Job summary
An opportunity
has arisen for an enterprising Nurse / Paramedic to join our clinical team at
an exciting time for the Practice, in a trainee role. Our Model of Care will
see you working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experienced GPs, Nurse /
Paramedic Practitioners and Clinical Pharmacists.
You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference and improve practice through ongoing personal and professional development.
You will be supported to deliver high
standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support
to both our nursing and medical colleagues.
You will be given
agreed dedicated time for academic study during your training and be expected
to manage your time wisely to gain the experience and knowledge to carry out
this role in Primary Care. The successful applicant will have recent evidence
of level 6 / 7 study, and be willing to undertake the demanding Advanced
Practice MSc level 7 programme.
The post
is offered on a 2 Year Training Programme basis.
Applicants are reminded that upon successful
completion of the course of training, that a minimum of 2 years service with
the Practice is required, otherwise the applicant agrees to reimburse the costs
incurred by providing the course.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
The role will be varied and wide-ranging, including telephone triage, face to face same-day consultations and home visits, supported by an experienced team of dedicated clinicians.
About us
Portsdown Group
Practice is financially secure and already registered as a Primary Care Network
in its own right. The partnership invests heavily in an active training programme which, for clinicians, includes prescribing, history
taking and more specialised training. Staff are
highly valued. Pay is reviewed annually and success is rewarded regularly
through weekly vouchers, QOF rewards, Christmas party and other staff days out,
Private Health Insurance and Birthday Holidays, all funded by the Partnership.
Our large, urban Practice
spans 6 sites and is rated Good with the CQC (January 2020). The work we do
is interesting and hugely varied, reflecting the demographic mix of our
patients. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, offering enhanced
clinical indemnity and NHS Pension.
If you have the
drive and desire to be part of a new way of delivering Primary Care in a supportive
environment, then we would love to hear from you. General practice can be fun!
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Trainee Nurse / Paramedic
Practitioner at Portsdown Group Practice will be an experienced clinician with
the drive and ambition to develop their skills who, acting within their
professional boundaries with training, clinical supervision and development,
will provide care for patients presenting at the practice from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, to treatment and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including
assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will
undertake a 2 year Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice to enable
them to work towards independent, autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced
Practitioner during training. The post holder will be allocated a Medical
Supervisor and Advance Practitioner Mentor to ensure successful achievement of
the clinical skills required to fulfil the role of Advanced Practitioner. The
trainee will be identifiable in their new role as an Advanced Clinical
Practitioner in training. As part of the training programme the post holder
will be released for at least 1 day per week (pro rata) for study / placements
required to successfully complete the programme. On completion of the 2 year
programme, s/he will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement,
discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the Trust
advanced competency framework, whilst maintaining a professional portfolio.
S/he will provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound
understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient group. S/he will monitor and
lead improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice,
clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional
colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. S/he will lead
the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to the
further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Trainee Nurse / Paramedic
Practitioner at Portsdown Group Practice will be an experienced clinician with
the drive and ambition to develop their skills who, acting within their
professional boundaries with training, clinical supervision and development,
will provide care for patients presenting at the practice from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, to treatment and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including
assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will
undertake a 2 year Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice to enable
them to work towards independent, autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced
Practitioner during training. The post holder will be allocated a Medical
Supervisor and Advance Practitioner Mentor to ensure successful achievement of
the clinical skills required to fulfil the role of Advanced Practitioner. The
trainee will be identifiable in their new role as an Advanced Clinical
Practitioner in training. As part of the training programme the post holder
will be released for at least 1 day per week (pro rata) for study / placements
required to successfully complete the programme. On completion of the 2 year
programme, s/he will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement,
discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the Trust
advanced competency framework, whilst maintaining a professional portfolio.
S/he will provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound
understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient group. S/he will monitor and
lead improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice,
clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional
colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. S/he will lead
the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to the
further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience, Minimum 5 years post registration work experience
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development to maintain up to date knowledge
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health
- Experience in managing long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care and / or Community Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of accountability arising from the NMC / HCPC Code
- Understanding of the health needs of the Practice population as they relate to care
- Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, The APMS contract, clinical governance and QoF
- Knowledge of national standards that inform practice
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways.
Desirable
- Experience of use of medical software packages
- Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse / Paramedic Prescribing Qualification
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration study at Level 6 / 7
Desirable
- Management of minor illness, ailments and injuries
- Nurse / Paramedic led triage including telephone triage
- Advanced Physical assessment course
- Non-Medical prescribing course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience, Minimum 5 years post registration work experience
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development to maintain up to date knowledge
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health
- Experience in managing long term conditions i.e. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Primary Care and / or Community Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of accountability arising from the NMC / HCPC Code
- Understanding of the health needs of the Practice population as they relate to care
- Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, The APMS contract, clinical governance and QoF
- Knowledge of national standards that inform practice
- Understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways.
Desirable
- Experience of use of medical software packages
- Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse / Paramedic Prescribing Qualification
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration study at Level 6 / 7
Desirable
- Management of minor illness, ailments and injuries
- Nurse / Paramedic led triage including telephone triage
- Advanced Physical assessment course
- Non-Medical prescribing course
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
